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Subj: Re: Aluminium oxide removal
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Sent: 090922/1200Z @:KG6BAJ.#NCA.CA.USA.NOAM #:11724 [Grass Valley] InterGate $
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** FROM : John Ferrell <jferrell13@triad.rr.com>
On Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:26:58 +0200, tk5ep <pegloff@gmail.com> wrote:
>Hi All,
>
>A bit trivial but very common problem...
>I got a free 203BA i had to remove from a tower. It has been there for
>years.
>All parts are OK except that i can't dismantle some elements. Certain
>tube junctions are corroded despite some tape protection, and the
>elements are like soldered.
>
>Is there a safe way to remove the aluminium oxide so i can disassemble
>the elements for transportation ?
>
>I've been told that letting petroleum seep between the elements would
>help. But that can take days or ... weeks...
>
>I'm sure, you all had this problem one day and that someone found a
>"good" solution.
>
>Thanks for any comments,
>73, Patrick TK5EP
>
I like to use a source of heat like a propane torch to loosen up the
joints. You will need gloves as well, the aluminum conducts heat very
fast...
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